Moorabbin Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moorabbin Airport
Harry Hawker Airport
Melbourne/Moorabbin Airport
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King Island Airlines plane at Moorabbin
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Moorabbin Airport Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serves | Melbourne | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Mentone, Victoria, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 50 ft / 15 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 37°58′36″S 145°06′06″E / 37.97667°S 145.10167°E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | www.moorabbinairport.com.au | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Enroute Supplement Australia from Airservices Australia
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Moorabbin Airport, also known as Harry Hawker Airport, is a busy airport in Mentone, Victoria, Australia. It's mainly used by smaller planes, not the big passenger jets you see at major international airports. The airport even has its own postcode, 3194! It first opened in December 1949.
The airport was almost named "Mentone," but that was too similar to an airport in France. "Cheltenham" was also considered, but it sounded too much like an airport in the United Kingdom. So, they chose "Moorabbin" after a nearby suburb. Today, Moorabbin Airport is the third busiest airport in Australia based on how many planes take off and land there.
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What You'll Find at Moorabbin Airport
Moorabbin Airport is a hub for many aviation activities. It has five runways that cross each other, helping planes take off and land safely.
- Flight Training: Many people come here to learn how to fly. There are several schools that teach new pilots.
- Air Museum: You can visit an air museum at the airport. It's a great place to see old planes and learn about aviation history.
- Helicopter Terminals: Helicopters also use Moorabbin Airport.
- Control Tower: An air traffic control tower helps guide planes safely in the sky and on the ground.
Moorabbin Airport serves the needs of general aviation for the south-eastern part of Melbourne. It also connects to King Island with regular flights.
Getting to Moorabbin Airport
It's easy to get to Moorabbin Airport using public transport or by car.
- Train: The closest train station is Cheltenham, which is about 3 km (1.9 mi) away from the airport.
- Bus: Bus services run along Centre Dandenong Road, which is at the northern edge of the airport. These buses connect to train stations like Hampton, Highett, and Dandenong.
- Car: If you're driving, the nearest freeway is Eastlink. It's about 6 km (3.7 mi) to the east of the airport.
Airlines and Destinations
Only one airline flies regularly from Moorabbin Airport to a specific destination.
- King Island Airlines: This airline flies to King Island.
Awards and Recognition
Moorabbin Airport has received awards for its operations.
- 2006 Award: In 2006, Moorabbin Airport was named "Australian Regional Airport of the Year." This award recognized its excellent services and operations.
Images for kids
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A King Island Airlines Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante plane moving past a parked Cessna 177RG Cardinal at Moorabbin Airport.
